We did a recon to kenilworth Homestead yesterday. Its located just to the north east of the town of kenilworth, and is on the banks of the Mary River. From the road there is short drive along a dirt road until you come to what is best described as a roundabout with a series of building located around it, including the office and dining and group accomodation.

Its a nice spot, but I beleive you need to be self sufficient, as there is only one amentity block and can be a fair distance away from where you would camp.

The office (which was closed when we were there)

Some shots of the homestead from the office.

This a paddock near the office, but I don't know if you can camp here, as it had no signs of previous occupation.

The other end of the paddock back towards the buildings

Their is an amentities block located the office

Mens Showers

Laundry tubs

Near the amentities there was a firepit and bbq's.

Last edited by Troyk on Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:40 pm, edited 3 times in total.

Never argue with a fool! They drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience!

Thanks for the report and pcis Troy and yes the amenities block did look pretty dingy and rather grotty.

Yes it is nice and green and the river is looking quite good. The slide is looking very different from the pics I have seen of it, looks somewhat derelict.

It's a shame really and whilst I personally don't believe you have to have a campground that looks like a resort for a gathering it seems like the general consensus is that they want more than KH has to offer.

To me it is not so much about the destination as it is about the people.

It's a shame really and whilst I personally don't believe you have to have a campground that looks like a resort for a gathering it seems like the general consensus is that they want more than KH has to offer.

gypsy i dont think the group is trying to find places that look like a resort, they are just trying to accomodate those that are new to camping & ones that arnt self sufficent yet. buy doing this it helps everyone get to know oneanother & see each others camp set up.

Thanks Troy and everyone who went up there. hmmmm the toilet block is a bit on the down side for sure and being so far from the camping area too. I think i'll give this place a miss too. I dont think it would suit us with my grandson as it's a bit far for him to go.

OK then Troy ,with a fresh coat of paint they might look cleanerA little maintenance there would go a long way , it looks like it could take a few campers and camping fees so some improvements wouldn't go a stray in the amenities department .